Lisa Michelle Lopez-O'Bara

Lisa Michelle Lopez-O'Bara

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 9 years

Family Lawyer at Walnut Creek, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Domestic Violence ... +3 more

1801 Oakland Blvd., Ste 200, Walnut Creek, CA

About Lisa

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Family 25%

Lisa Lopez-O’Bara, has experience working with a range of cases involving: high-asset dissolutions, parentage, interstate custody, domestic violence, Marvin actions, support, pre-marital and post marital agreements.

8 years

25%
Alimony 15%

8 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 9 years

State: California

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Maria E. Crabtree

1801 Oakland Blvd., Ste 200, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596

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Lisa Michelle Lopez-O'Bara's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Vish | May 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent

Going to a divorce is one of the most difficult things one may have to go through especially when kids are involved. I worked directly with Lisa for over a year as she helped me understand and navigate the process. She is honest, considerate, knows the law and the process really well. She is a great ...listener, very patient and approaches matters and the situation with compassion, well being of her client in the case with both a short term and long term view.

Posted by anonymous | April 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An empathetic, effective advocate

As my first-time needing an advocate (which was glad several others, including an officer helped me to realize), it felt like a fairly disorienting process to receive protection through a restraining order, and was so grateful to have Lisa's support! She listens (and explains complexity) well, though...tfully considers her clients' needs, and helps to provide honest, effective, and efficient support. It felt as though had a kind friend help walk me through a difficult, uncomfortable situation when boundaries had been unhealthily trampled on. It was empowering to have her help to realize that I could receive help - and grateful had her support for a successful outcome to regain a sense of freedom from unacceptable behavior.

Posted by Dan | April 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional and friendly to the end.

I had the good fortune to work closely with Lisa while going through the difficult process off divorce and child custody. In all my meetings with Lisa, she was always extremely friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and truly easy to work with. I certainly hope that I will never be in need of such legal h...elp again, but I would definitely trust Lisa to handle any issue I might have with professionalism, humor, kindness, and compassion.

Posted by Michelle | March 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Supportive

I had the opportunity to work with Lisa Lopez-O'bara. She was wonderful! She walked me through every step and addressed whatever I did not understand. It might have been one of the most challenging times of my life but she kept me well informed and was very kind! She understood the sensitivity of my ...divorce and custody battle. There were times where I needed personal advise and she guided me in the most professional manner. Lisa was well versed. From what I saw and personally experienced, she was very good at utilizing resources and knowing her material! I recommend Lisa for your divorce and custody concerns. Lisa. Thank you for your help!

Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

EXCEPTIONAL FATHER's RIGHTS ATTORNEY! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Overall, Lisa is a very ethical, hard-working, creative, and very knowledgeable family law attorney. My case involved divorce and custody while facing false restraining orders filed against me by my former spouse. - Lisa kept her cool and professionalism irrespective of the obnoxious, ludicrous, a...nd loud allegations of the opposing counsel while concentrating only on issues that mattered the most both to me and to the family court. - Lisa exhibited superb attention to detail not only when helping draft my declarations but also when presenting counter-arguments during court hearings. - Lisa did a superb job accurately and convincingly presenting and defending our position in court. Overall, I was extremely happy having Lisa on my team, and she did the best she could given the circumstances of my case. I'd recommend Lisa to other men seeking and defending their rights as fathers.

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Lisa Michelle Lopez-O'Bara's Lawyer Endorsements

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Maria Elena Crabtree

Family lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Ms. Lopez-O'Bara is an incredible advocate for her clients. She is smart, knowledgeable, and passionate about family law. I consider myself extremely fortunate to work with her."

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Lucy Taylor

Family lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Lisa is both compassionate and results-oriented - a winning combination!"

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Megan Torell

Family lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa was always responsive and always respectful. She advocated for her client while also remaining reasonable and working towards a fair settlement. I look forward to working with Lisa again in the future."

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Lucy Taylor

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Tessa Weeks

Family lawyer

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Megan Torell

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Maria E. Crabtree

2017 - 2019

Associate Attorney, Fenchel Family Law

2016 - 2017

Associate Attorney, ADZ Law, LLP

2015 - 2016

Post-Bar Law Clerk, Schoenberg Family Law Group, PC

Associations

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Member

Alameda County Bar Association

Member

San Francisco County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Domestic Violence Application Contra Costa County

5 Year DVRO Granted

Divorce w/Minor Child Alameda County

Negotiated Resolution

Domestic Violence Application Contra Costa County

3 Year DVRO Granted

Domestic Violence Application Santa Clara County

2 Year DVRO - Negotiated Resolution

Domestic Violence Defense San Mateo

DVRO Dismissed - Negotiated Resolution

Opposition to Request for Support and Attorney Fees San Mateo County

Granted - No Fees Awarded and No Increase in Support

Domestic Violence Application Contra Costa County

2 Year DVRO Granted

Opposition to Kick Out Orders w/o DV Present San Francisco County

Kick Out Request Denied - my client was able to remain in the home.

Mutual Domestic Violence Application/Defense San Francisco County

DVROs Dismissed - Negotiated Resolution

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Education

2016

Golden Gate University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2013

San Francisco State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

9th Annual SFSU Human Rights Summit Women in the World - Child Brides of Yemen

Languages

English

Activity

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